Theatre and Drama
Production companies and groups providing theatrical opportunities for children.
1,000 Miles Off BroadwayLeClaire Christian Church
1914 Esic Dr
P.O. Box 61
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
618-655-1422
http://www.1000milesoffbroadway.comTheatrical productions, camps and workshops (for children ages 6-14), educational outreach programs, and children’s theatre.
Act II Contact: Jill Ruchete @ 636-391-0624 or Shelley Spence 636-391-8897
Annual drama production organized by homeschooled students for homeschooled students. West County area.
Swing St. Louis Show
P.O. Box 1079
Ballwin, MO 63021
Email:
info@swingstlouis.comPhone: (636) 541-2813
Web:
www.SwingStLouis.comDrama, Voice, and Tap Classes and Theatrical Productions for homeschooled children Classes are also offered through Ballwin Christian Learning Center.
Character Productions Fine Arts CentreContact: Elizabeth Bourgeret
3960 Mexico Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
636-447-0960
e-mail
elizabeth@characterproductionsonline.orgwww.characterproductionsonline.orgLearning center specializing in the arts. Classes offered in dance, drama, art, physical fitness, and foreign language. Homeschool classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the centre hosts a preschool program, also centered in the arts. Family discounts and work-study programs for families who need financial assistance are available. Additional specialty classes, such as drawing, may be offered in the evening hours.
COCA - Center for Contemporary Arts
524 Trinity Avenue
University City, MO 63130
314-725-6555
www.cocastl.orgPerformances, exhibitions, educational programs, classes and camps in performing and visual arts: drama, dance, painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, magic, circus, moving making, and photography.
Daughters of Grace Dance Company
1238 Continental Dr.
Wentzville, MO 63385
Contact: Christi Berry
636-734-4956
Daughters of Grace Dance Company is a non-profit dance and arts ministry located in Wentzville, MO offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Choir, Show Choir, Music Theory, Drama, and Fitness classes to homeschoolers. The mission at Daughters of Grace Dance Company is to lead young women onto a path of positive self-image based upon biblical principles and the way that God views us and the use of our bodies to glorify Him. Instructors are dedicated to not only the child's growth as an artist, but also their spiritual growth as well. Classes are for homeschool children ages 3-17.
DaySpring School of the Arts
2608 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-291-8878
www.dayspringarts-ed.org
DaySpring Centre for Arts & Education is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to training our students in the arts & academics with excellence and to equip them to use the arts & their skills effectively in their lives, however, God intends.
DramaRama Theatre1921 S. Ninth Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
314-605-7788
www.dramaramatheatre.come-mail
Info@DramaRamaTheatre.com Youth performing opportunities in productions and summer camps offered through St. Louis County Parks and Recreation at the Afton White Rodgers Community Center and the Wayne Kennedy Complex.
The Ekklesia Dance Company124 Jungermann Rd.
St. Peters, Mo. 63376
Contact: Christina McArthur
636-447-0055
e-mail
cballet_2000@yahoo.com http://www.ekklesiadanceco.com/Professional Christian school of arts where students are taught Gods love, art, and standards for living through dance, art, theater, and music.
Encore Academy - School of Performing Arts8175 Big Bend Blvd
Webster Groves, MO 63119
314-651-3801
www.encoreacademystl.comEmail:
dianereeves@charter.netEncore Academy, located in Webster Groves, offers a variety of musical theater, drama, and improvisation classes for children ages 3 to 12. The goal of the classes is to build confidence, work on theatrical skills and have a lot of fun! Most classes occur during the after school hours of 4:30 to 5:30 with a morning class for little ones ages 3 to 5. Also available: Encore Performers that will be performing around St. Louis and will meet on Saturdays, Parents Night Out on the Third Friday of the month, and spring break and summer camps.
Eureka Arts CouncilPO Box 212
Eureka, MO 63025
Contact: Karen Crimi
636-938-9226
http://www.eurekaarts.org/Children’s art and theatre summer camps.
Family Musical Theater
4108 Pasco Dr
St. Louis, MO 63129
314 894-0572
http://www.familymusical.org/index2.htmlFMT is a non-profit organization that produces an annual full-scale musical production each summer to benefit a local charity. On stage, backstage, and orchestra volunteer opportunities.
Gateway Center for the Arts
204 Elm Street
Washington, MO
phone: 636-239-8939
website: www.gatewaycenterarts.com
email: gatewaycenter@me.com
Offers homeschool classes in dance (tap, jazz, hip hop,ballet, and creative movement), tumbling, art (intro to art, pottery and advanced art), theatre, sign language, Chinese, creative writing, music (intro to music and beggining guitar), and various classes for special needs children.
Harper, Cynthia
Troy, Il 62294
618-667-3403
e-mail
harp204@charter.netTheatrical productions, camps and classes for home schooled students of all ages offered by this degreed (ME.A. in both Education and Theatre) professional with over thirty years of experience in education and theatre arts for young people. This previously home schooling mother offers programs that can be brought to your church or co-op location any where in the St. Louis metropolitan area. References from home school families are available.
LifeLight Youth Theatre Contact: Michelle Beasley
636-978-7852
e-mail
treasure1@charter.net
www.drama.4t.comWeekly drama classes, workshops and wholesome productions for home schooled students. Classes meet on Mondays at Grace Community Chapel on Mexico Rd. in St. Peters, MO. Michelle Beasley also offers beginning home school ballet classes are Mondays through the St. Charles Christian Home Educators group from 11:45am-12:30pm at Grace Community Chapel For more information on ballet classes please call 636-240-0909
Make Believe Theatre and Arts Centre307 Droste Rd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-925-9994
kaelen_makebelieve@yahoo.com www.makebelievetheatreandarts.comMake Believe Theatre offers family friendly classes in Drawing, Hip Hop, Theatre, Storytelling, and Creative Movement, just to list a few. Conveniently located in the St. Charles area, we ensure your children have a fun time learning to express themselves through the arts. We also offer adult classes in auditioning and art.
Metro Theatre Company8308 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63132-2814
314-997-6777
www.metrotheatercompany.orgTheatre company for young people, summer performing arts program for ages 7-12, classes, camps, and professional development for teachers.
The Micah Company Summer Theatre Workshop
Children's Theater Workshop, ages 7-12
This fun class includes theater games, acting instruction, and a play performance on the last day!
No auditions or previous experience. Everyone gets a part!
Youth Theater Workshop, ages 12-16
Improve your acting skills, make new friends, and perform on the last day!
No auditions or previous experience. Great fun!
For more information, please visit:
www.TheMicahCompany.comMuny Kids and Muny Teens
The Muny
Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63112
314-361-1900
http://www.muny.org/munykids.htmlOutdoor musical theater. Muny Kids and Muny Teens are performing troupes made up of students with exceptional voice and dance talent and stage presence. They participate in about 75 performances yearly in such venues as the Variety Club telethon, UMB Bank Pavilion, First Night, Fair St. Louis, Raging Rivers Water Park, the Muny Holiday show and some will have the opportunity to perform in one of the outdoor Muny productions each season.
Oliver, Amanda 314-918-0839
e-mail
mander007@sbcglobal.netDrama classes and productions for home schooled students through SHARE at Grace United Church of Christ.
Piwacket TheatreOff the Cuff Productions
663 Fairview
St. Louis, MO 63119
314-963-8800
www.piwacket.comTheatrical productions, camps and workshops (for children ages 6-14), educational outreach programs, and children’s theatre.
Providence Fine Arts Center
New Hope Baptist Church
4450 Edmundson Road
Edmundson, MO 63134
www.providencefac.org
Contact: Terri Blackwell Providing instrumental, vocal, and drama programs including a preschool
class, four orchestras, three choirs, two drama programs, and several instrumental
classes, designed for young children through high school ages. All classes
meet conveniently on Thursdays to help homeschoolers save gas money and time.
Our contact e-mail is
Sartin, Heather
Offering Shakespeare classes and workshops.
Director: Heather Sartin
EMAIL: HEATHERSARTIN@YAHOO.COM
First Evangelical Free Church, Manchester, MO
ACTING THE BARD: SHAKESPEARE SCENE STUDY and YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP
10-12 week sessions on Thursdays offered Fall, Winter and Spring.
SHAKESPEARE AT SUNSET 3 week Summer Camps.
YOUNG ACTORS WORKSHOP: Students ages 8-18 working together in a company of actors studying characterization, stage presence, stage movement, voice and articulation, breath support, dramatic/comedic technique and improvisation in preparation for a full public performance. Contemporary and classical playwrights along with poetry and literature will be used. Theatre History will be taught where appropriate. ACTING THE BARD will focus specifically on Shakespeare using his sonnets, monologues and a variety of scenes for class performance. Intense language and character study along with culture, plot and subplot. SHAKESPEARE AT SUNSET camp (3 weeks - 9:30-2:30 daily) will present a complete work of Shakespeare in an outdoor performance. All classes will give students experience in costume and set design and construction along with their stage work. Multiple class dicounts and sibling discounts available.
St. Charles Community CollegeDivision of Corporate and Community Development
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376-2865
636-922-8233
www.stchas.eduDrama classes. Open to all students.
St. Charles County Christian Home Educators (SCCHE) St. Charles County, MO and surrounding areas
Michael and Margaret Porch
(636) 441-5470
e-mail
Michael.porch@us.army.milhttp://scche-mo.comLearning center providing various age divided classes in art, drama, choir, band, and ballet - for SCCHE members only.
St. Louis Shakespeare
4579 Laclede Avenue #345
St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-5664
www.stlshakespeare.orgThree-week intensive auditioned summer camp for high school students, outreach performances and discounted matinee performances to school groups. Productions begin at 10 AM and run approximately 2 1/2 hours (including the intermission). School groups are invited to stay for a post-production Question & Answer session with the cast, crew, and director. The performances are recommended for grades 7 and above.
Shakespeare’s complete works on-line http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/
Spotlight ProductionsRockwood School District Community Education Department
636-938-2362
http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/departments/communityed/visual%5Fperf/Community theatrical productions. Auditions open to all area students.
STAGES Performing Arts Academy 444 Chesterfield Center
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636 530-5959
http://wwww.stagesstlouis.org/education/academy/academy.cfmOffers courses year-round for students of all ages and experience levels in the musical theatre disciplines of dance, voice and drama.
Summer Show Choir CampHeld at Rockwood Summit High School
Contact: Dana Clifton-Clark
636-326-5401
e-mail
musique72@yahoo.comWeek long summer camp with singing, dancing and drama. Classes offered during the school year through Evangelical Free Church on Weidman Road and the Community Education Department of Rockwood School District.
Viola, Becky
636-227-4267
e-mail
beckysbeautiful@charter.net http://www.beckyviola.com Provides children’s theatres workshops, drama classes, including home school drama classes, and camps through a variety of community and church venues in the West County area.
Visual MannaFaith Christian Academy
Branson Missouri
888-275-7309
www.visualmanna.com Two week Christian camp program in drama, art, dance and music.
West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place
Chesterfield, MO 63017
636-532-3100
http://www.ymcastlouis.org/westcountyY-Rep children theatre classes and two annual theatrical productions, as well as radio programming and production.
Young People’s Opera Loretto-Hilton Center
130 Edgar Road
St. Louis, MO 63119-7910
314 963-4248
e-mail
248@opera-stl.org http://www.opera-stl.org/siteOne/education/ypo/ypo.htmlOpera Theatre offers professionally staged opera productions performed by young people for audiences of all ages, usually during the fall term. They also provide a variety of outreach and mentoring programs, classes, scholarships, and internships.
Young Peoples' TheatreSt. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376-2865
(636) 922-8000
http://www.stchas.edu/events/upcomypt.shtmlA performing arts program by kids and their families for people of all ages.